The Women’s Engineering Society
Inspiring Women in Engineering since 1919
The Women’s Engineering Society is a charity and a professional network of women engineers. Our mission is to support women in engineering to fulfil their potential, and support the Engineering industry to be inclusive.We inspire women to achieve their potential as engineers, scientists, and technical leaders. To make this happen, we support educators, managers, and employers to create an inclusive industry.
Together, we encourage more gender diversity in engineering to solve the biggest societal issues of our time.
WES Annual Conference
The WES Annual Conference will be held on the 29 – 30 April in Birmingham.
Under the theme of Enhanced by Engineering this is a great opportunity to learn and network.
Become a WES Member
Join us and become part of the largest network of women engineers in the UK.
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Become a member
Do you want to be a part of the largest network of
women engineers in the UK? Then join the Women’s
Engineering Society.
Featured event
Annual Student Conference
The WES Student Conference takes place every year as a key fixture in the WES calendar of events. This year the event is being held in Leeds on the 1st December. The event is aimed primarily at female engineering and allied undergraduates aged 18 & over.
Find out more here
Featured Campaign
PPE Survey
WES are running a project aimed at providing correctly fitting PPE to both women and men across the engineering industry. Firstly in order to gauge the true extent of the problem we are conducting a nationwide survey to find out your experience of PPE. Whether you wear it daily or only occasionally we would like to hear your thoughts. Complete the survey below. DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 31 JAN.
News
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WES Announces 2025 WES Awards Shortlist Ahead of December Ceremony
The Women’s Engineering Society (WES) is delighted to announce the shortlist for the 2025 WES Awards, ahead of the Caroline Haslett Lecture and Awards Ceremony taking place on Tuesday 16 December 2025 at the Geological Society, London. The WES Awards celebrate engineering excellence, elevate visible role models, and recognise the individuals and initiatives driving greater
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Women’s Engineering Society Annual Report 2025 – out now.
The Women’s Engineering Society annual review is now available to download. Launched at our AGM which was held on the 8th November 2025 online the report gives an overview of our achievements, challenges, and strategic goals for the past year. The report includes our accounts as well as an overview of all the work undertaken
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Book now – Caroline Haslett Lecture and awards ceremony
The Caroline Haslett Lecture and WES Awards ceremony is taking place on the 16th December. This year the lecture is being given by Edward Rochead from the Ministry of Defence and runner up in the Men As Allies 2025. Bookings are now open, join us for an evening of celebration and inspiration!